in another thread the Insurance frontal crash tests website link was posted. I went there and checked many of the cars ive owned and some friends cars.
result in order of safety(as for the vehicles I checked):
1. my wife's 01 325--perfect
2. my friend's 97 Taurus--near perfect
3. my 98 Accord sedan
4. my 99 Contour--serious foot injury due to wheel pushing the floor in (only one with serious injuries of the four) and the only one that allowed the wheel to push into the cabin. other than the foot, still very good.
go compare different vehicles and see what you think